sin6 mong4善忘
Jyutpingsin6 mong4
Yalesihn mòhng
Definition
Forgetful; absent-minded or having a short memory.
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How it's used
Describes a person who is habitually forgetful rather than someone who just had a momentary lapse. While it sounds slightly more formal or literary than the common slang 大頭蝦, it is still frequently used in daily conversation to describe personality traits. It carries a slightly more serious or descriptive tone compared to the playful nature of calling someone a scatterbrain.
Examples
Why are you so absent-minded, you even forgot to take your keys?
He is usually very forgetful and often forgets he has made plans with people.
Related words
Common phrases
forgetful personality
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a specific instance of forgetting something, as it refers to a general tendency or personality trait. For a one-off mistake, use 唔記得 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
